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NBA Recap: April 8, 2019

Brandon King

Today’s Games New York Knicks  (16-64) Chicago Bulls  (22-58) 8:00p – WGN Charlotte Hornets  (38-42) Cleveland Cavaliers  (19-62) 7:00p – FS-OH Phoenix Suns  (19-62) Dallas Mavericks  (32-48) 8:30p – FS-SW Memphis Grizzlies  (32-48) Detroit Pistons  (39-41) 7:00p – FS-DET Portland Trail Blazers  (51-29) Los Angeles Lakers  (37-44) 10:30p – SportsNet LA Philadelphia 76ers  (50-30) Miami Heat  (38-42) 7:30p – SUN Toronto Raptors  (57-24) Minnesota Timberwolves  (36-44) 8:00p – FS-N+ Golden State Warriors  (56-24) New Orleans Pelicans  (33-48) 8:00p – FS-NO Houston Rockets  (53-28) Oklahoma City Thunder  (47-33) 9:30p – TNT Denver Nuggets  (53-27) Utah Jazz  (49-31) 9:00p – SportsNet RM Boston Celtics  (48-33) Washington Wizards  (32-49) 7:00p – TNT League Standings Eastern Conference W L GB    MIL 60 21 –    TOR 57 24 3.0    PHI 50 30 9.5    BOS 48 33 12.0    IND 47…

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Celtics sitting seven for Wizards game

Brandon King

As we wind down to the last games of the NBA season, and teams gear up for the playoffs ( or the offseason), resting players is a common occurrence. The Boston Celtics may need to give gamers to field a full team because they will have seven players out for Wednesday night’s game against the Washington Wizards. The team announced that Aaron Baynes, Jaylen Brown, Gordon Hayward, Al Horford, Kyrie Irving, Marcus Morris, Marcus Smart, Jayson Tatum and Guerschon Yabusele are all out. The Celtics currently sit at 4th place…

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NBA Recap: April 7, 2019

Brandon King

Top Performances G. AntetokounmpoMIL vs. ATL 30 9 3 3 blk James HardenHOU vs. PHO 30 13 9 5-6 3-pt Clint CapelaHOU vs. PHO 22 13 4 De’Aaron FoxSAC vs. NOP 24 6 11 3 stl K. TownsMIN vs. OKC 35 7 2 13-14 ft Ian ClarkNOP @ SAC 31 4 3 2 stl, 2 blk Jahlil OkaforNOP @ SAC 23 14 3 2 blk K. Caldwell-PopeLAL vs. UTA 32 6 6 Elfrid PaytonNOP @ SAC 26 6 14 3 blk Damian LillardPOR vs. DEN 30 6 5 Yesterday’s Scores…

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Heat waive Rodney McGruder

Brandon King

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the Miami Heat have waived forward Rodney McGruder. The move seems to be a cost-cutting one , as indicated by the South Florida Sun Sentinel’s Ira Winderman. Even if another team does claim him, McGruder is playoff ineligible. In his three seasons in the NBA, all with the Heat, the 6’4” guard has started 112 of the 161 games he has appeared in and averaged 6.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 23.6 minutes per contest. This season he was…

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NBA Recap: April 3, 2019

Brandon King

Top Performances Trae YoungATL vs. PHI 33 7 12 K. TownsMIN @ DAL 28 13 3 12-15 fg Andre DrummondDET vs. IND 28 19 3 3 stl, 3 blk Dwight PowellDAL vs. MIN 25 8 2 2 stl Julius RandleNOP vs. CHO 34 11 3 2 stl Kemba WalkerCHO @ NOP 32 3 7 12-13 ft Gordon HaywardBOS @ MIA 25 8 5 12-13 ft Chris PaulHOU @ LAC 29 4 7 5-8 3-pt Pascal SiakamTOR @ BRK 28 10 5 D. MitchellUTA @ PHO 29 5 Yesterday’s Scores Philadelphia…

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Marcus Morris out versus Heat

Brandon King

After announcing earlier today that forward Jalylen Brown would not be available for their game against the Miami Heat, the Boston Celtics had to add Marcus Morris Sr to their injury report. The Celtics’ forward will miss Wednesday night’s tilt with the Heat due to soreness in his left knee.

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NBA Recap: April 2, 2019

Brandon King

Top Performers James HardenHOU @ SAC 36 3 10 7-12 3-pt R. WestbrookOKC vs. LAL 20 20 21 Triple-double D. CousinsGSW vs. DEN 28 13 5 2 stl, 2 blk DeMar DeRozanSAS vs. ATL 29 7 7 15-16 ft Kent BazemoreATL @ SAS 26 4 2 5-7 3-pt Kevin DurantGSW vs. DEN 21 3 6 2 blk Alex LenATL @ SAS 21 5 3 Paul GeorgeOKC vs. LAL 19 6 5 5 stl Derrick WhiteSAS vs. ATL 23 4 3 10-12 fg Buddy HieldSAC vs. HOU 20 7 5 Yesterday’s…

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March 30,2019 NBA Recap

Brandon King

Top Performers James HardenHOU vs. SAC 50 11 10 Triple-double Devin BookerPHO vs. MEM 48 3 11 J. ValanciunasMEM @ PHO 34 20 5 2 stl, 2 blk Mike ConleyMEM @ PHO 33 4 5 11-14 ft Andre DrummondDET vs. POR 22 19 4 4 stl, 3 blk B. BogdanovicSAC @ HOU 24 9 8 5-7 3-pt Aaron GordonORL @ IND 23 10 7 2 stl Clint CapelaHOU vs. SAC 24 15 1 10-13 fg Darren CollisonIND vs. ORL 24 3 9 S. Gilgeous-AlexanderLAC vs. CLE 22 2 8 Yesterday’s…

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Lebron James is done for the season

Brandon King

It appears Lebron James’ first playoff-less offeseason in over a decade will start even earlier than anticipated. In a statement, via Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet, Lakers President Magic Johnson made announcement that Lebron would not play in the team’s final six ballgames. “After consulting with our team doctors and medical staff, we have decided to hold LeBron out of games for the remainder of the season.This decision will allow his groin to fully heal, and is best for the future success of both LeBron and the Lakers.” Lakers President,…

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Danilo Gallinari is out with ankle injury

Brandon King

Los Angeles Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari will miss the team’s game with the Cleveland Cavaliers with a sore ankle, according to the LA Times’ Brad Turner. Gallinari has been hampered by injuries in the past, but has been relatively healthy this game, playing in 64 games and averaging 19.4 rebounds and 6.1 rebounds per contest. He has helped the Clippers more than exceed the expectations of many, firmly entrenching themselves in the Western Conference playoff hunt.

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